YSJ Chaplaincy

26/05/2026

On Sunday, 24 May, Christians celebrated Pentecost!

Pentecost is a holy day in the Christian calendar, which celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Disciples of Jesus, Mary, and other believers, whilst they prayed. The Holy Spirit manifested as a mighty rushing wind, with tongues of fire, and gave those gathered the ability to speak different languages, all praising God, in front of a large, multi-lingual crowd who found they could understand the disciples in their mother tongues. Over 3000 people converted and were baptised that day.

It’s described as the Birthday of the Church, and is observed in churches through special services, liturgies and music to mark the day.

26/05/2026

Need a break from studying? Drop into our Quiet Café at any point between 11am and 3pm on Tuesday 2nd and 9th of June. ☕✨

We will be in Fountains Learning Centre Room 111 (on the first floor of the Library) with free hot drinks and cake alongside craft activities to help you de-stress!

Everyone is welcome!

15/05/2026

On Ascension Day 76 students from YSJ and UoY climbed the Minster Tower to celebrate! 275 steps and a freezing wind didn’t put us off - here we are about to head to YSJ for our free breakfast 🍳 😋 Happy Ascension!

30/04/2026

YSJ students and staff are invited to our Ascension Day service!

We will meet at 7:00 am on Thursday the 14th of May at the York Minster South Door and climb up the Minster tower together. This event is free of charge!

PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 50 people to arrive will be able to climb the tower due to space restrictions.

We will then walk over to York St John for a free breakfast from our canteen. We have 50 free breakfast vouchers available and these will also operate on a first come, first served basis.

30/04/2026

Beltane blessings to everyone celebrating this evening and tomorrow! 🔥

Our Pagan Faith Advisor Bestla Lavender has written a short piece on how Beltane is celebrated around the UK. Swipe to read 👉

22/04/2026

Alison is inspirational and creative - come and be wowed by her at this year's Ebor Lecture on the 20th May, York Minster!

Join us for the next Ebor Lecture on 20 May with Professor Alison Phipps, UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration at the University of Glasgow.

She will reflect on the theological and practical failures laid bare by recent genocidal assaults in Gaza, Sudan and Tigray, drawing on decades of work with refugees around the world.

This thought‑provoking talk will explore what it means to offer refuge in apocalyptic conditions and what heartbreak reveals about our betrayal of refugees.

Join us in-person (followed by a drinks reception) or online. This event is free to attend, pre-booked tickets are required. All are very welcome.

Tickets can be reserved here 👇https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ebor-lecture-professor-alison-phipps-tickets-1983362543759?msockid=2236b56c9417627a3e1ca01795726347

20/04/2026

What's on in Chaplaincy week of the 20th of April! There's loads to get involved with - come along and join in! ☀️🕶️

Mon -Drop in with Imam Ammar,
12-1pm, Chaplaincy Quiet Space

Tues - Soup-er Space (free lunch)
12-1pm, Holgate (HG) 136

Weds - Mindfulness
1.15-1.45pm, Dharmic Payer Room, Chapel
Wellbeing Sing-Along
2-3pm, Chapel

Thurs - English Conversation Group &
Knitterati (crafts and cake)
both 12-2pm, Chapel
What is Christianity? Course
2-3pm, Chapel Kitchen

Fri - Holy Communion, 12.30-1pm, Chapel
Jummah Prayer, 1.10, Al Fihri Prayer Room
Vocations Group, 3pm, Chapel Kitchen

15/04/2026

Room change alert! 📢🚨

Soup-er Space will be held in HG/136 on the 21st and 28th of April!

We will be back in the FutureYou space on the 5th of May.

14/04/2026

Happy Vaisakhi from the York St John Chaplaincy team!

Our Sikh faith advisor Suki Kaur Matharu has written a short piece about the history of Vaisakhi. Swipe to read 👉

14/04/2026

What's on in Chaplaincy week of 13 April! There's loads to get involved with - come along and join in!

Mon -Drop in with Imam Ammar,
12-1pm, Chaplaincy Quiet Space

Tues - Soup-er Space (free lunch)
12-1pm, FutureYou

Weds - Mindfulness
1.15-1.45pm, Dharmic Payer Room, Chapel
Wellbeing Sing-Along
2-3pm, Chapel

Thurs - English Conversation Group &
Knitterati (crafts and cake)
both 12-2pm, Chapel
What is Christianity? Course
2-3pm, Chapel Kitchen

Fri - Holy Communion, 12.30-1pm, Chapel
Jummah Prayer, 1.10, Al Fihri Prayer Room
Vocations Group, 3pm, Chapel Kitchen